The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Spotlight Iowa City: Providing alternatives for inmates of the jail

HOLLY HINES April 23, 2010

Jessica Peckover, 28, loves seeing inmates who struggle with mental illness have “aha” moments. When these individuals realize they’ve learned to make healthy decisions, rather than turning to drugs,...

School Board interviews third hopeful

MICHELLE HILLENBRAND April 23, 2010

Iowa City school superintendent candidate Brad Meeks, the Farmington, Minn., School District president for seven years, said Thursday that searching within a budget for inefficiencies can allow him to...

All are responsible for diversity, hopeful says

NICOLE KARLIS April 23, 2010

Increasing diversity on a college campus will take more than just an addition to University of Iowa President Sally Mason’s cabinet, Lawrence Potter said on Thursday. Potter, one of five individuals...

Conservatives speak out

GRACE SAVIDES April 23, 2010

After sending out an e-mail promoting Conservative Coming Out Week at the University of Iowa, Natalie Ginty said she received nasty e-mails calling her a Nazi-fascist and telling her she would burn in...

Local judge works on ‘fine’ moment

SAM LANE April 23, 2010

Sixth District Judge Stephen Gerard has had an effect far beyond his sun-soaked quarters in the Johnson County Courthouse. Four years ago, he created a program designed to force Johnson County’s law...

Regents to vote on Iowa House

EMILY BUSSE April 23, 2010

The state Board of Regents will vote whether to continue with a $9.25 million plan to convert the Iowa House Hotel into a dorm at its monthly meeting next week. If approved, the Iowa House could cease...

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